Ash Wednesday

lightning, thunder.
rain falling, hard.
whispers of prayer.
lightning flashing in the darkness.
looking into the dark places in the soul.
prayers.
"remember that you are but dust - and to dust you shall return."
dark matter, matter, thinking of stardust.
rough scraping of ashes on skin.
cross of ashes.
prayers.
rain falling hard, cleansing souls.
Bless The Lord My Soul.
the blood of Christ, salvation.
The Peace that passes all understanding.
blessing.
Just As I Am.
rain stops.